2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 71 km ENE of Atka, Alaska — May 16, 2025

2025-05-16 18:39:43 UTC (2025-05-16) · approx. 6:39 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time18:39 UTC≈ 6:39 AM UTC-12
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.340°, -173.182°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.34°, -173.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3396°N
-173.1823°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000q0wy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
182.0°
Min Station Distance
0.533°
RMS Residual
0.68 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-25 17:06:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000q0wy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 16, 2025). M2.7 Earthquake 71 km ENE of Atka, Alaska — May 16, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000q0wy/